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The Community Round-Up

Transfer speculation and a feast of new Members Area statistics took centre-stage in this week’s community discussions, which also considered Fantasy Premier League’s bonus point allocation and the power of shirt sales.

Our members’ table constructors are already getting their teeth into the new information available to them, while our community article and tournament sections assess the latest league positions and transfer targets in the Fantasy competitions taking place over the summer.

The Community Articles

Norwegian top-flight game Eliterserien Fantasy continues this weekend when Gameweek 14’s action gets underway. Niemi dropped by to consider some key transfer targets and players to avoid for this next set of fixtures.

Elsewhere, Giggs Boson was back to offer his analysis of last season’s clean sheets. This excellent article builds on his Hot Topic a year ago and provides a breakdown of where the shut-outs were owned. If you’re a member, it also provides you with a ready-made set of team ratings to enable you to create Giggs Boson’s definitive Fixture Ticker for clean sheets.

Don’t forget, if you’ve got some analysis, scout reports or features brewing, be sure to visit our community section to submit your article.

The Hottest Topics

Cristiano Ronaldo’s rumoured reunion with Manchester United was among the most eye-catching transfer rumours this week. However, opinion was mixed on whether his mooted return – given he was an essential asset for much of his time in the English top flight – would help or hinder Fantasy managers.

Should he return, his transfer fee, as well as his Fantasy price, is likely to range between the eye-popping and the astronomical. But, pondered ZoumasBloomers, are the transfer fees commanded by football’s ‘galacticos’ justified considering the marketing revenue they can generate?

ZoumasBloomers was back during the week to canvass your views on overrated players, a category that few would place the Portuguese forward in given his stellar career so far.

A more water tight transfer involved the move that brought former Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah from Fiorentina to Liverpool. Now that the deal is done, Fantasy managers will face an even trickier task in selecting the best option among their midfield, according to our discussion.

Liverpool players such as Roberto Firmino and Philippe Coutinho were among a raft of midfielders who offered excellent value in the 8m to 8.5m price bracket last season. However, with a hike in value likely for the Brazilian pair, we asked for your views on who next season’s best options will be in this price category.

The issue of price rises was also discussed by Shawcus, who is intrigued to know how Fantasy price-setters decide players’ value.

After his Golden Boot winning campaign, Harry Kane is among those likely to succumb to inflation in 2016/17. But the community has mixed feelings about starting next season with the Spurs striker, according to White Lightning’s hot topic.

An increase in value is also expected for Manchester City midfielder Leroy Sane. But will rotation threaten to curtail interest in the German and the rest of Pep Guardiola’s troops? Kuntheman – Silva has been examining the extent to which the Spaniard likes to freshen up his starting XI. This was a theme also addressed by Ludo later in the week.

According to Witty Pun, focusing on midfielders in a 3-5-2 formation could be key to success next term, with his research on third strikers revealing that the days of 3-4-3 may be over. There was further argument against investing in budget strikers, even if they have a good pre-season, in Wild Rovers canvassing of the best and worst summer bandwagons of all time.

Elsewhere, we revealed a raft of new statistics added to the Members Area armoury, including figures on creating big chances and being tackled – both important factors in calculating FPL bonus points. This prompted us to ask whether FPL has got it right when allocating extra points by penalising players who are targeted by tough tacklers

Among defenders, Harry Maguire could prove a lucrative option next term following his move from Hull City to Leicester City, thinks Mark. However, bonus points may be hard to come by for the towering centre-back after he secured extra points on just two occasions last season, in spite of some resolute rearguard displays and ranking second for shots inside the box among defenders.

Pairing up cheap defenders and goalkeepers was once again a hot topic, with Brighton’s capture of Australian keeper Mat Ryan from Valencia sparking a discussion later in the week on budget match-ups at the back.

Finally, Friday delivered a stickied comment that demands your attention. Following the appointment of Mauricio Pellegrino as Southampton manager, Foozeball offered their in-depth analysis of the Argentinian manager. Given Southampton’s fixtures, Pellegrino’s tactics and team selection look set to be key to our early Fantasy fortunes.

To view all our discussions, please visit our Hot Topics page. We are also still keen to hear from you about how this can be further developed.

The Members Tables

Mr Emre-Can-Pie has been examining wing-backs and attack minded full-backs who completed at least 100 successful passes in the final third of the pitch last season.

To add to the aforementioned Hot Topic on players who get frequently tackled, I’ve created a table to showcase the attackers who struggle to keep hold of the ball and may find themselves missing out on FPL bonus points as a result.

Sticking with the Members Area’s latest statistics, the newly-added ‘big chances created’ figure is the focus of another table I’ve made.

Meanwhile, Giggs Boson returned to scout midfielders who could be due a goal next season after registering a high number of close range efforts but rarely finding the net in 2016/17.

If you’re a member and are yet to get to grips with the custom statistics tables, you can view this movie for an explanation of how they work. Also, remember to tag them so that people can find the tables with ease.

The Community Tournaments

Congratulations to all those taking part in the Fantasy Euro Under 21 FFScout league, which was ranked first in the competition’s league of leagues during the week.

In the Norwegian Eliterserien Fantasy game, Colmans Mustard remains top of the community’s main league, while Dutch Warrors continues to lead the H2H competition.

If you are running a community tournament and would like the latest scores included in future Community Round-Ups, please email me a brief summary of the current leaders and a link to your league, spreadsheet or head-to-head competition at jonty@fantasyfootballscout.co.uk.

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  1. The Clean Sheet Magnets
    Mark
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • Has Moderation Rights
    • 17 Years
    6 years, 9 months ago

    Inspired by Giggs Boson’s article, today’s Hot Topic is based on clean sheet prospects this season.

    Who do we feel will be the breakout team for shut-outs next term?

    Do we see Spurs, Chelsea and Man United dominate this?

    I’m expecting both Liverpool and Man City to improve in this area and I think Everton could also push into the 15/16 clean sheet bracket now with Schneiderlin and Gana having the pre-season to build their understanding.

    What do we reckon on the promoted sides?

    Rafa likes his teams to prioritise defence and use the counter so I believe that Newcastle will be my favoured option. Brighton’s home form will be worth monitoring based on their Championship stats.

    1. bojack
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Southampton could produce a few.

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Yep, you have to think that without Europa League they should benefit. Pellegrino looks set to be a key man in our season from the off with their fixtures.

        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Absolutely, I'm certainly having one Saints defender if not two including Forster, who's always served me well in FPL.

      2. Ludo
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Pellegrino seems like a Benitez disciple, after playing under him at Valencia and working as a coach with him at Liverpool and Inter. A real 4-2-3-1 man, with an emphasis on keeping things tight at the back, and that's clear to see with his impressive defensive record at Alaves last season. Bodes well for fantasy prospects at Southampton with those opening fixtures.

        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Watch them ship three to Swansea now 🙂

    2. Dreams
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      I think the top team this season would be Arsenal. In 2015-16 they were a good source of clean sheets. They somehow slipped off the radar last year.
      I also expect Everton, Chelsea and Spurs to do well in the area. Liverpool and Manchester City will be the same unless they change some players.
      Out of the promoted sides, I think Newcastle should do well. Not very confident about Brighton and Huddersfield.

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        The Arsenal option has been tricky in recent seasons. If they do fare well, who is our target? I can't trust Koscielny again after last season's DGW disaster.

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Ballerina and Kolasnic would be great options if Arsene plays the 3 man defence.

          1. Deulofail
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            But the Ox?

            1. Dreams
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Reports strongly suggesting that Ox could be off to Liverpool. Don't see him staying at Arsenal. If he does, then wait and watch situation.

              1. Deulofail
                • 8 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                For that to happen I think Wenger will need to hold onto Sanchez and make a marquee signing. Can't see him letting Ox go until there's movement elsewhere. Could be a good thing for Arsenal fans, if true. Pretty sideways for Ox.

                1. Dreams
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  Arsenal have too many players. If all of them happen to be fit at once, I think Wenger will struggle to rotate them. And Ox is also in the last year of his contract. As you say, let's see what happens.

                  1. Deulofail
                    • 8 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    I understand, but he is a good player. So if he's going, Wenger will want to replace him with a better player (since he is a starter, or on the verge of starting most of the season) which must be good news for Arsenal fans.

        2. AA33
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Kolasinac. Wing backs provide us with attacking returns in addition to CS

      2. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Agree with Arsenal being up there. They'll probably slip up and lose a couple 8-2, but they should let fewer slip in against the lower teams. Potentially solid from the start, since they could be looking to start where they left off by getting the basics right, and letting the attack come naturally to them. At least that's how I saw it at the end of last season. I just hope Kolasinac isn't so cheap that everyone gets him.

      3. Deulofail
        • 8 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Also my guess would be that Liverpool get a couple more CSs at least, given that their depth should give them added confidence, possesion, etc. Have they signed a left back yet? Otherwise Milner could be a don at anything less than 7.0 (presuming Salah isn't a pen taker).

    3. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Are comments meant to be disabled on Giggs' article?

      1. Mark
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • Has Moderation Rights
        • 17 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        No - I've enabled now.

        1. MTPockets
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Still disabled for me.

      2. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Just 6 clean sheets for West Brom last season. Has Tony lost his touch?

        1. Mark
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 17 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          They haven't been strong for a couple of seasons. We have to think that he'll address this and I think Dawson could be moved to CB. However, Leicester are trying to prise Evans away so there could be upheaval.

        2. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I think they're going to struggle this season.

      3. AA33
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I can see Newcastle giving us some great budget options in defence.

        Commenting is disabled for GB's article.

      4. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Fancy West Ham to keep a decent amount of home cleanies. Looking at GB's article they kept about 8 which was great considering how poor they were. I'll be getting one of them for rotation purposes.

      5. Speédy
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Arsenal ,Man United ans Spurs will be at the top imo.

      6. FPL Virgin
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        A few questions.

        1) Is just 4 points a bit stingy for a clean sheet? I had gotten very used to the 5 you get in TFF.

        2) There seems to be so much choice in defence ... Moses, Milner, Kompany, Valencia, PVA, Cedric, Mawson, a nailed Spurs wing back. How on earth do I whittle it down? And should the template be broken to invest a lot more in defence?

        3) I was also thinking why doesn't anyone on here EVER mention Cahill. 6 goals last season and Chelsea have a big set piece threat (highlighted in yesterday's members article).

        1. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I wish they gave 1 point for a cleanies after 45 min and 3 more if the team makes it to 90 mind. Cahill and friends will be pricey so I'll avoid.

        2. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          1. I think 4 is generous enough. It's random enough that a whole 4 points is assigned for such unpredicatable events. A last minute goal can mean a hige swing. On top of that you are rewarded in BPS. Seems quite silly. Whereas scoring a goal requires a positive act, which is rewarded as a single event. Defending rewards single players with the team's effort plus chance, and barely rewards individual effort.

          2. No idea. Defenders are crowding the top of my mental wishlist. You have to wait for prices to help you decide based on value.

          3. Cahill is on that mental wishlist, but Alonso and Moses are ahead of him. Depends on prices as always, though

      7. Andy_Social
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I think the bigger Wembley pitch will hinder Spurs' defence. I'm only considering Kate for GW1.

        I'm expecting both Manc clubs to tighten up at the back.

        With Southampton having an ex-defender for new manager, that could help.

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Agreed.

          Kate keeps them Sheets Clean

        2. FPL Kangaroo
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Who's Kate?

            1. FPL Kangaroo
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              "I wish I could shimmy like my sister Kate"...quality tune 🙂

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Many happy hours at The Trafalgar, Kings Road, listening to Kenny Ball et al. My dear departed youth, so very long ago. Harold Wilson was still Prime Minister. 😀

                1. FPL Kangaroo
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  *Frantically types Kenny Ball and Harold Wilson into google.

                  This is actually quite catchy 🙂 Will be stuck in my head all day ha.

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SD6qQWxMrM

                  1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    😆

      8. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Crystal Palace had started to tighten up towards the end of last season and i fancy there yet to be announced manager to build on the work that big Sam done.

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          No Sakho No CS . He made all the difference

      9. Ludo
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Apart from the obvious, such as Man United prospects being a stand-out, I actually quite fancy Brighton as a rotation option under Chris Hughton.

        They get off to a tough start, with MCI on the opening day, but after that, their home fixtures in the first half of the season are WBA/NEW/EVE/SOT/STO/CPL/LIV/BUR/WAT.

        Here's Hughton's teams' defensive record at home in each of his full seasons as manager, with his side's league ranking by both Goals Conceded and Clean Sheets in home games only:

        16/17 - Brighton (Championship) - 23 Games, 14 Goals Conceded (=1st), 12 Clean Sheets (=1st)
        15/16 - Brighton (Championship) - 23 Games, 18 Goals Conceded (6th), 10 Clean Sheets (=5th)
        13/14 - Norwich (Premier League) - 19 Games*, 18 Goals Conceded (=6th), 8 Clean Sheets (=4th)
        12/13 - Norwich (Premier League) - 19 Games, 20 Goals Conceded (8th), 8 Clean Sheets (=3rd)
        09/10 - Newcastle (Championship) - 23 Games, 13 Goals Conceded (=2nd), 12 Clean Sheets (=3rd)

        * Hughton was sacked with two home games to go in 13/14, in which Norwich conceded 5 goals against ARS/LIV, so his personal record was 13 Goals Conceded and 8 Clean Sheets in 17 home games for a team that was relegated.

        1. Ludo
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Sorry, missed one:

          11/12 - Birmingham (Championship) - 19 Games, 14 Goals Conceded (1st), 12 Clean Sheets (=1st)

          1. Ludo
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Should be 23 Games!

        2. AK ⭐
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Awesome stuff, Ludo!

          How has his side been in away games though? Brighton start off with a tricky set of fixtures with 3 away games and a Home game against ManCity in the first 5 fixtures.

          1. Ludo
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            16/17 - Brighton (Championship) - 23 Games, 26 Goals Conceded (4th), 9 Clean Sheets (2nd)
            15/16 - Brighton (Championship) - 23 Games, 24 Goals Conceded (=7th), 7 Clean Sheets (=4th)
            13/14 - Norwich (Premier League) - 19 Games*, 44 Goals Conceded (19th), 4 Clean Sheets (=12th)
            12/13 - Norwich (Premier League) - 19 Games, 38 Goals Conceded (18th), 2 Clean Sheets (=17th)
            11/12 - Birmingham (Championship) - 23 Games, 37 Goals Conceded (=18th), 2 Clean Sheets (=21st)
            09/10 - Newcastle - 23 Games, 22 Goals Conceded (1st), 10 Clean Sheets (1st)

            * 16 Games, 39 Goals Conceded and 3 Clean Sheets under Hughton

          2. Ludo
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Might be a good idea to start without them, with the option of bringing someone in on a WC after the first or second international break.

      10. A.T
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        I'm expecting a revitalised Leicester this season. Maybe your man Maguire will be the one to watch.

      11. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Bournemouth.

    4. FPL Virgin
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 7 Years
      6 years, 9 months ago

      Just watching Radiohead perform Creep at Glastonbury.

      Spinetingling.

      1. Dreams
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Did you spot Jonty again?

        1. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          You calling Jonty a creep?

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            No.

        2. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          He managed to get back stage with Thom.

      2. Ógie
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Excellent band The Bends and Ok Computer are 2 of my favorite albums from the 90s.

        1. MTPockets
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Agreed, esp ok computer.

        2. Legomane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Great set. Radiohead really are a class above the rest, sensational invention.

      3. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Daniels could be gold this season. Will he be 5.5m?

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          My crystal balls say yes, yes, yes...

        2. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Maybe, but could be 5.0 Would definitely be a hot option at that price.

        3. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          If I was a betting man, which I am, I'd say yes.

        4. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Yeah . A price rise looks imminet

          1. Je suis le chat
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Darn, I might get lots of attacking defender options and play them instead of cheaper MIDs.

            1. Phil Dagger ⭐
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Josh King says hello

              1. Je suis le chat
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                He'll be a striker!

                1. Phil Dagger ⭐
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  Maybe But you didn't get the point I was referring to

                2. Phil Dagger ⭐
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  There is always some cheap mid which emerges.
                  Alli Mahrez King

              2. Je suis le chat
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                And waves good bye! Get your point. Though the cheap MIDs can be a headwreck through benching, eg Capoue for me last season.

        5. Legomane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          5.0...gold
          5.5...gold plated

        6. Fulgencio Obelmejias
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Fingers crossed for 5.0

      4. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Tedious that we still can't comment on GB's great article.

        1. Phil Dagger ⭐
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Mark enabled it but Optimus just wont let that to happen. He disabled it again.

        2. andy85wsm
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Will flag it

          1. Je suis le chat
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Its meant we're posting here instead which is disrespectful after all his work IMO. Some of these excellent articles get lost in time while we post on lesser articles.

            1. Mark
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • Has Moderation Rights
              • 17 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              We have an issue I'm trying to fix - I've no idea why the comments keep getting disabled and I'm away from laptop and only access on mobile. Please be patient I'm trying to get this fixed.

              1. Je suis le chat
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Thanks Mark. Take a well earned break. Its nice to have an influx of good articles to mull over.

                1. Mark
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • Has Moderation Rights
                  • 17 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  Sadly there's nothing I can do for hours - I don't have access to the admin tools in my mobile. I will enable when I'm home but that will be early evening. I will apologise to GB.

                  1. Je suis le chat
                    • 10 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    Thanks, he deserves acknowledgement.

                    1. Mark
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • Has Moderation Rights
                      • 17 Years
                      6 years, 9 months ago

                      Well they were enabled then get switched off again. I think because I changed category on the article. Now I'm away from my Mac I can't fix.

                      1. Mark
                        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                        • Has Moderation Rights
                        • 17 Years
                        6 years, 9 months ago

                        I've found a way to get access on mobile - it's fixed now.

                        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 14 Years
                          6 years, 9 months ago

                          Good man. Moral of the story: never leave your Mac at home. 😉

                    2. Piggs Boson
                      • 12 Years
                      6 years, 9 months ago

                      It's no big deal really 🙂

                      After missing a lot of last season I mainly did the research so I knew what was a good fixture! I was looking at the fixtures and realised I had no idea! There is really no need to acknowledge it, I probably should have probably factored in goals conceded too. It could be better.

      5. Net Gains
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Bellerin ended last season with a 7.33 pts/game ave. in his last 3 matches. If his prce was reduced to 6.0 (likely) and if Wenger sets up with a 3 man defence and Bellerin on the right of a 5 man midfield (but FPL still counts him as a defender) how likely would you be to start with him in August?

        1. Legomane
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          On the radar at 6.0

        2. Speédy
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Got forward a lot too in those games. Should be good value next season,Kolasinac might be interesting at 5.5 though.

        3. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          He has restyled himself to look like Pores. Be great if he plays like him.

          1. Je suis le chat
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Oops, Robert Pires lookalike.

        4. A.T
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I doubt I'd start with him. I find him a tad overated but I'm happy to stick him in the watchlist. Like you say, it's very much price dependant.

        5. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          If Ox goes.

        6. I Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Only going for one premium defender and it will be a United player.

          1. FPL Kangaroo
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            This.

            1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              That. I'm going for two. 😀

      6. Je suis le chat
        • 10 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        A team that led FPL last season played 3 Chelsea defenders for a while. I wonder how the fpl team finished overall.

        1. Net Gains
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          There was a similar team in the EPL and they won it I think

      7. pilgrimchris
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 9 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Firmino will be a forward next season i'm guessing

          1. Syd.
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Is that a false 9 ?

        1. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Moses will be a defender next season I'm guessing

        2. Je suis le chat
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I'm sure of it. Might still get the bloke, he improved after he lost the geisha girl look.

        3. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          He played the vast ,majority of his games last season as a forward so it would be only right and proper if he is classed as a forward.

          Dont worry there is always new oop players that emerge.

        4. A.T
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Mané to go to choice for Liverpool now methinks.

          1. goriuanx
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            There's no space with 15 toffees lad 😉

        5. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          With not many options available, that would be nice, one decent forward to consider...

      8. makaveli123
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Asked my 5 year old nephew what he wants to be or do when he grows up. "Have many girls".
        Good lad!

        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Thats a bit scary at that age

        2. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Poor fella

        3. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          That's worrying to be honest.

        4. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I think you should talk to his parents/social services.

        5. QPRUTD
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          He's come to know the eventual purpose of life : REPRODUCTION

        6. Deulofail
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I hope he ends up liking lads. That will annoy you

      9. Pep
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Is there a chance a Leicester defender could come in at 4.5?

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Yes. Chillwell.

        2. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          All should be 4.5 considering how poor they are at back but looks unlikely... As FPL dreams said, maybe Chillwell

        3. Epic Fail
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I'd be surprised if none of their defenders weren't 4.5

      10. rohan
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Alex Sandro playing LWB would be the dream

        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          He probably doesn't know or hasn't heard of 80% of the teams in the PL. Why would he?

          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Because everything revolves around the PL. Everything.

      11. Syd.
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Just seen this story on-line in The Sun

        Their journalism is so shoddy and bad, just real gutter trash. Can't even get the correct person in the story

        It is Nick Mason and not David Gilmour who owns this car

        https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/3869609/pink-floyd-guitarist-david-gilmours-classic-200mph-ferrari-f40-to-be-auctioned-off-at-goodwood-festival-of-speed/

        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          And yet they have a huge readership.

        2. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Apparently they both own one 😳

          Still gutter trash anyway

        3. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Stop giving them clicks then it keeps them going

        4. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          The whole point of the article is to garner attention and clicks. By posting this you're helping them achieve this.

      12. Your Mum's Athletic
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Quick drop in on the birthday, does anyone have a link to baines on toast wonderful spreadsheet link? Giggity

          1. Your Mum's Athletic
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            thanks

        1. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Happy birthday yma.

        2. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Many happy returns, YMA! 😀

        3. Your Mum's Athletic
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          thanks both 🙂

        4. Ógie
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Happy birthday YMA 🙂

        5. QPRUTD
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Happy Birthday Mate

        6. Piggs Boson
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Happy birthday YMA!

      13. goriuanx
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        by the way the city fans talking about the surprise signing yesterday, it seems it's javi martinez

        1. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          lol

          Seen a few getting excited on here yesterday they really need to stay off Twitter

      14. A.T
        • 13 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Do you think Salah will be 4.5 or 5.0 this season? He could be a nice one to have on the bench as it's unlikely well want 3 pool players. Milner maybe, if he's classed as a defender.
        Or do people prefer Darren Fletcher instead?

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Lol

        2. Pep
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Nah, Klassen at 4.5 would be gold though. Nailed starts, your dream 4.5 2pter

          1. A.T
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Klaassen won't be 4.5 mate. Apparently he's quite good.

            1. Pep
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Salah is 10x the player Klassen is

        3. Dreams
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          5. I'm planning to use him as a backup to Klasson or sth.

        4. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Surely if Salah is 4.5 every single player in the game will own him?

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Not Timbo. He'll get Tavies instead.

          2. A.T
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            You'll get a few who haven't seen him play granted, but I think the more seasoned FPL player will be looking for someone who could pick up the a cs point here and there, maybe the odd bap if you get lucky.

            1. noquarternt
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Are we talking about the same player? The one who's just been bought by Liverpool? Surely he'll be 7.0 at the cheapest? Like a Pedro/Willian/Nolito/Sterling/Walcott type valuation?

        5. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          The first price I'll look up is that of Glenn Whelan, always a mainstay of my squad. 4.0 would make my day.

          1. A.T
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Is he going to Liverpool too?

            1. bojack
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              You heard it here first.

              £35.1m.

              1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                😆

        6. Sconeaus - The Dude Abides
          • 9 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          You serious, if he's less than 8 I'd be amazed! 7.5 minimum I'd imagine

          Similar price to lallana id say

          1. bojack
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Joke alert.

        7. VS10_
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Timbo > Jafooli, Optimus, Epic Fail

        8. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I'm sensing a bitter blue here !

          1. A.T
            • 13 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Not bitter just better. 😉

            1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              We'll see ...Europa will take it's toll I reckon.

        9. Old Man
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 12 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          I doubt he'll be less than 5 .... he's not the man George Boyd was. FPL Towers know best though, so maybe he will be 4.5

      15. Pep
        • 6 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        "Huddersfield Town have signed Belgium striker Laurent Depoitre from Porto for an undisclosed club-record fee.

        The 28-year-old has signed a contract until the summer of 2019, with the club having the option of a further year's extension.

        The 6' 3" tall forward becomes the Terriers' first signing since securing promotion to the Premier League."

        Possible third striker, price predicition for a HUD striker?

        1. noquarternt
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Cheapest starting striker from the worst team. 6.0?

          1. Pep
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I was thinking 5.5 but his pedigree at Belgium and CL level pushes it to 6.0 probably

        2. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          A poor man's Anichebe.

          1. QPRUTD
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Rich man's Anichebe if 6m

          2. Old Man
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 12 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Ouch!

          3. Pep
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            A poor man's Harry Kane

      16. Piggs Boson
        • 12 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Last three seasons of Pulis:

        14/15: 16 Clean sheets! (2nd)
        15/16: 11 Clean sheets
        16/17: 6 Clean sheets

        What's going on Tony? Don't change on us now.

        With Darran Fletcher off to Stoke, and teams sniffing around Evans it's not looking promising for this season! 😕

        1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          MU for me this season, they've taken over the Pulis/WBA mantle

          great article earlier btw

          1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Have you checked the figures as a % before Pulis' team tradionally start their hols at 40 pts; are they still as bad then?

            1. Piggs Boson
              • 12 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              No I haven't, but that's a good idea! I've only recently started doing number crunching again, I'm still rusty 🙂

        2. Syd.
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Gareth McAuley will also be getting his bus pass next season

          1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            😆 Sympathy. 😉

        3. Holmes
          • 10 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Aging defense

        4. andymck
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          They were still a defensive team last season but it was because the defenders were scoring all the goals.

        5. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Ageing squad and the fans will turn on Pulis at the first sign of a rot setting in.

        6. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          It's never been about Pulis. 😉

      17. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 14 Years
        6 years, 9 months ago

        Looking forward to starting with a back 5 for the first time this year - with early WC on standvy to fix it if it goes pear shaped:-)

        Alonso, Valencia, Trippier, Baines, Bellerin... kind of like 5x midfielders if they're all wing backs? Alonso & Baines also on set pieces. Hope Chelsea don't sign Alex Sandro.

        1. bojack
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          If you play a 5-man defence it means you can't have a 4.0 benched defender, when every .5 spare is going to count.

        1. Doosra - ☭DeclanMyGenius…
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 14 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          😀

        2. FPL Kangaroo
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          hahahha

        3. UnitedFan
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          lol

        1. MTPockets
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Yes it's sad, not just regulators though. Frankly it's a another tragic symptom of a national disease. A society ever obsessed - through act, omission or ignorance - with getting on the 'right' side of the housing pyramid at whatever cost to others.

        2. Pep
          • 6 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Best potential 4.5 options in your opinion? Would love Adam Smith and Martin Olsson at 4.5

          1. Pep
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            (defenders)

          2. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Shawcross and Mawson.

            1. Pep
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Expecting 5.0 for Mawson

              1. FPL Virgin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                You're such a killjoy when it comes to player prices.

                1. bojack
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  I heard Salah's only going to be 4.5 though, so it's swings and roundabouts.

                  1. FPL Virgin
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    Are you a glass half full or a glass half empty kind of guy when it comes to predicted player prices?

                2. Pep
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  Try to be realistic mate

              2. Dreams
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Yeah agree. Just some wild hope that he may come at 4.5. In that case Tommy Smith.

                1. Pep
                  • 6 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  I'd be all over T Smith at 4.5 but FPL tend to price one defender from each promoted team at 5

                  1. Dreams
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    Let's see. It's still Huddersfield.

          3. FPL Kangaroo
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Ben Mee.Covers some of them big Heaton hauls.

        3. 007 [RoboKlopp]
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Guys, any comments for pairing up tactics on GK, Def, Mid and Forward with Mid?

          À. Worth a try in one or max 2 positions
          B. Forget it
          C. Other opinions

          Thx you.

          1. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            C. Worth a try everywhere.

          2. Pep
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Double ups in attack are fine as long as they are from Chelsea/Liverpool/City/Spurs

            Double ups in defence are too expensive as I'd only consider them from Chelsea

            1. FPL Kangaroo
              • 6 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Jesus & Sane from City + Eriksen/Alli & Kane from Spurs will be in my line-up for GW1 I reckon.

          3. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I would say forget it.

            I have found rotation early on in the season is frustrating.

            Just pick a strong eleven and a weak bench then alter the strong eleven depending on bandwagons

            Rotation is more of a thing to do after around gameweek 6 when things settle down a bit more and there is form and knowledge of team structures and who the bargains are.

        4. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Hamilton on pole

          1. UnitedFan
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Bit inappropriate.

            1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Well I woudn't have mentioned it on match day admittedly

          2. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            F1?

            1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              yep

              1. Dreams
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Who is leading in the overall thing? Has it become more competitive?

                1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  Very competitive this year...Vettel leading for Ferrari but Hamilton cutting into his lead.

                  Does look like a two horse race: Mercedes with Hamilton against Vettel in the Ferrari

                  1. Dreams
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    Still better than Mercedes running away with it.

          3. Thomas Jerome Newton
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I would put Celtic ahead of the Academicals!

            1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              What a great name for a team ...wonder where it derives from?

        5. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Why is there NO TRANSPARENCY with player prices at FPL?

          It's such an important part of the game and it's decided with all the secrecy of a South American dictatorship.

          The suits at FPL and FFS need to put out the cigars and shine a little light on their cosy little gentleman's club.

          1. Pep
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Why are you always MOANING?

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Me and Chappelle are the only ones on here who fight the power and stand up to THE MAN.

            2. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              All I'm asking for is TRANSPARENCY.

              We have it with Maps expenses, but no player prices on FPL. Is that right?

              1. FPL Virgin
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                *maps = MPs

              2. Pep
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Parody confirmed

                1. FPL Virgin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  I'm not the who struts around acting like a FPL Yoda.

                  1. Pep
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    How so, FPLVirgin?

                      1. Pep
                        • 6 Years
                        6 years, 9 months ago

                        lol

                        1. FPL Virgin
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 9 months ago

                          It's just bantz m8. I'm actually a fan of your advice. I just wish you'd be a little less pessimistic and less of a curmudgeon over price increases.

                          1. Pep
                            • 6 Years
                            6 years, 9 months ago

                            Yeah pal no worries, it's just that when it's this time of the offseason to even have a distinctly clear image of who you want in your team and how you'd afford them, you have to try to be realistic and sometimes even bump an extra 0.5 on their price

                            1. FPL Virgin
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 9 months ago

                              Fair point.

                  2. FPL Virgin
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    *the one who

                  3. FPL Kangaroo
                    • 6 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    Lol

          2. TorresMagic™
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • Has Moderation Rights
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            They are transparent in less than 3 weeks.

            1. Dreams
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Chapelle. 😆 Lmfao.

            2. Qubit
              • 14 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              This. Be pretty opaque then 🙂

            3. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              I'm not talking about the actual prices.

              I'm talking about how the committee at FPL decide the new prices.

              1. Dreams
                • 7 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                I think we are better off not knowing that. The number of imaginary teams during the off season will increase like hell.

              2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                • 13 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                So you are saying we should have input on how much players cost ? . If so I think Kane should be a 4.5m defender . He's clearly a three season wonder

                1. FPL Virgin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  Wil Mark have an input on what players cost? Is there a conflict there?

                  I just want TRANSPARENCY on how it is decided. Like with the bonus points formula.

                  1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                    • 13 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    Yes , Yes . The fpl illuminati is real

                    1. FPL Virgin
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 7 Years
                      6 years, 9 months ago

                      Are they all Toffs and former bankers from the city?

                      1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
                        • 13 Years
                        6 years, 9 months ago

                        I feel like you are not taking me seriously . I am going to have to approach someone else like Optimus to help me bring fpl down

                  2. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 14 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    If people can make good player price predictions then it's pretty transparent.

                  3. Dreams
                    • 7 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    Mark has already said that he sometimes gives his opinions on player prices.

                    1. FPL Virgin
                      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                      • 7 Years
                      6 years, 9 months ago

                      That is so vague, though, FPLWetDreams.

                      No way to run a game with 4.5 million players.

                      1. Dreams
                        • 7 Years
                        6 years, 9 months ago

                        If it's the same prices for everyone, then what's the problem. It's not like Mark has rigged the game to favour him. And if you really want to know the system, you should post an email to the fpl towers. No point in going crazy here.

                        1. FPL Virgin
                          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                          • 7 Years
                          6 years, 9 months ago

                          I'm perfectly calm.

                          I just don't see what the issue is with TRANSPARENCY. It's like being against sliced bread.

                          1. Dreams
                            • 7 Years
                            6 years, 9 months ago

                            Have you tried contacting the fpl towers?

                            1. FPL Virgin
                              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 9 months ago

                              No point.

                              Partial clean sheet bonus. Double clean sheet chip. Points for key contributions. They never listen.

                            2. Dreams
                              • 7 Years
                              6 years, 9 months ago

                              That's sad. I understand your frustration.

              3. TorresMagic™
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • Has Moderation Rights
                • 14 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Common sense and precedent obviously.

                1. FPL Virgin
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 7 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  How do you know for sure? That's my point.

                  Who's common sense is used? Mine? Yours? An algorithms?

                  We literally know nothing for sure about the process involved in deciding how much Harry Kane will be next season.

                  1. TorresMagic™
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • Has Moderation Rights
                    • 14 Years
                    6 years, 9 months ago

                    If common sense is common then it's everyone's. 😉
                    What's the max price you would pay for Kane? He would have smashed Sanchez without the injuries.

          3. Qubit
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Eh? Its a game remember 🙂 And its their game, they're entitled to run it how they like, including the player prices. Sometimes i agree with player pricing and sometimes i don't - for the most part they aren't far wrong though so they're obviously doing something right.

            Personally i wish they would mix stuff up with the price rises more to stop people from being able to use price prediction sites. I certainly don't think they owe us anything on the pricing of players though.

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              And the North Korean regime is entitled to run things as they like.

              Is TRANSPARENCY really such a bad thing to ask for?

          4. Holmes
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Their game, play it or leave it. They dont care what we or anyone think, have already attained enough audience to keep the game going

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              The suits at FPL/FFS towers have brainwashed you. It's sad to see you so subservient.

              1. Holmes
                • 10 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Nah, I dont play this stuff seriously anymore, its boring and I dont care if they even put 13m tag on every player!

                If they made FPL a pay-to-play and bring UFPL back as a free game, I'll happily move on

                Not sure what westminister govt is, so no comments, sorry. Not a fan of filthy politics...

            2. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              What if we said this about the Westminster Government?

          5. Wrong Captain Choice - Ag i…
            • 14 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            I think is more like a UK minority government trying to give the appearance of harmony, when in reality there is chaos. 😀

          6. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            You are right Virgin it would be nice to see the logic they apply to arrive at a players price.

            I think the £.5m value increments are a bit rigid and if a player could be valued at in between values it might be fairer.

            I can think of many players that are not here nor there under the £.5m system and i would like to see players starting prices reflect that e.g. a player could start at 4.8 say.

          7. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            It's not the initial pricing that concerns me but who decides [and why] how players do/don't drop in price when they're out through injury and suspension during the season...what's that about ?

        6. goriuanx
          • 13 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/878505722236907520

          Ooft. Mane and Coutinho missed several games too.

          1. Pep
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Goals, goals, goals....Mane and Salah from the off for me

            1. UnitedFan
              • 8 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              We know...

              1. Pep
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                Sincerest apologies, Mr UnitedFan

                1. UnitedFan
                  • 8 Years
                  6 years, 9 months ago

                  😉

          2. Johqvist
            • 8 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Didn't recognize you there Berbs. VVD, Keita and a LB left then!

            1. goriuanx
              • 13 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              If we're lucky 😛

        7. Net Gains
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Most hated EPL pundit across any of the channels and why?

          1. Thomas Jerome Newton
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Can't stand Garth Crooks. Full of himself. I often turn channels when he goes off on one!

            1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              this

          2. Pep
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Jamie Redknapp..no football knowledge whatsoever

        8. FPL Virgin
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Just because I am a maverick who doesn't play by the rules but gets results, the mods aren't hot topicing my earlier post even though it meets the hot topic criteria.

          Is the mods inherent biase against me fair?

          1. Pep
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Which post would that be, the transparency one?

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Aye. It ignited a huge debate and yet no hulk. Pete Campbell, on the other hand, just has to post his shopping list on here to get a hulk.

              1. FPL Kangaroo
                • 6 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                ahahaha your great craic Virgin !

          2. FPL Virgin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            Mavericks can't prosper on this site. Look at the huge campaign to get me on the scoutcast. Shot down by the suits.

            1. FC Lackless [BALEGIUM]
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              Outrageous ... perhaps a decent suit and a bit of creeping is in order?
              That said it's defo more fun to be the wronged maverick so I'd just carry on as you are ... just don't take it too seriously

          3. Ógie
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            You are too good for this site Virgin they dont deserve you.

            Why does a superior fpl legend like yourself need the mods to notice you when the regulars on here see everything you post here hulked in their heads anyway.

            They are just envious and jealous of your gun ho style and success.

            1. FPL Virgin
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 7 Years
              6 years, 9 months ago

              That's means a heck of a lot coming from one of the finest FPL players in Ireland 🙂

              1. Ógie
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 11 Years
                6 years, 9 months ago

                I would not worry about it they never hulked anything i ever posted and am proud of my teflon status.

          4. FPL Kangaroo
            • 6 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            They prob just dont like you.

          5. Dreams
            • 7 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            You are the Daniel Blake of this site Virg. I follow your posts with more interest than the hottopics.

          6. The Knights Template
            • 10 Years
            6 years, 9 months ago

            A maverick does not need validation FPL Virgin, just stay outside the tent where you are appreciated.

        9. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Mexico 1-1 Russia!

          Brilliant header from Araujo!

        10. Konig Luther
          • 11 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Bernardo Silva goal and probably injured.

        11. ★Kuntheman★
          • 8 Years
          6 years, 9 months ago

          Bernardo Silvaaaaa 🙂